IT SPECIALIST (SYSANALYSIS/INFOSEC)

Duties

• You will implement new technologies and/or application software for the approved shipyard Management Information Systems (MIS) and Information Technology (IT) systems.
• You will research and test emerging IT, operating systems, virtualization, and peripheral equipment.
• You will perform technical development and experimental work to enhance the performance of approved IT Systems and programs.
• You will consult with requesters on technical requirements to support identification of resources needed to implement IT solutions/applications and identification of Shipyard priorities.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This position requires rotating shift work.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience demonstrating 7 years of IT experience, including performing systems analysis, feasibility studies, and practical implementation of IT solutions.
• Experience researching, evaluating, and recommending emerging technologies for adoption, scalability, and integration in enterprise IT environments.
• Experience utilizing hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining servers, virtualization platforms, and enterprise applications.
• Experience implementing technical solutions, integrating multiple systems, and ensuring operational performance, reliability, and security.
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, and validating deployed solutions to meet functional, performance, and cybersecurity standards.
• Experience demonstrating skill in developing business cases, impact statements, and technical recommendations to guide IT implementation projects.
• Experience supporting digital modernization initiatives, low-code/no-code platforms, and enterprise workflow solutions.
• Experience applying strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior management to deliver IT solutions aligned with mission objectives.
• Experience utilizing analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical analysis into actionable deployment strategies.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.